Ashers Baking Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Ashers Baking Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
97% of rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Antrim and Newtownabbey ratings →
Address: 28 Mallusk Road, Grange Of Mallusk, Newtownabbey, BT36 4PP
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Ashers Baking Company among the 853 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 853 | 87% | ← Ashers Baking Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ashers Baking Company none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ashers Baking Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Happy Littles Play Cafe/ Little Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Centra Mallusk Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Barista Bar Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Baileys Mallusk Sodexo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Belfast Pizza Lads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Ashers Baking Company
What is Ashers Baking Company's food hygiene rating?
Ashers Baking Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Ashers Baking Company safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashers Baking Company last inspected?
Ashers Baking Company was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashers Baking Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashers Baking Company compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 985 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Ashers Baking Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Ashers Baking Company and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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